East Asian Studies

Minor in East Asian Studies

This minor directly supports RWU’s mission to “bridge the world” by fostering a student body comprised of global citizens who will explore the languages, cultures, histories, and socioeconomic conditions of China, Japan and Korea. With over five thousand years of civilization, more than a billion people, and globally significant economies, East Asia plays an essential role in the modern world. Balancing liberal arts and professional approach, the minor will introduce students to the region’s complex traditions, rich cultural resources, and historical contributions, while fostering intercultural relationships between the United States and East Asia.

Foundation requirement:

ASIA

100

Foundations of Asian Studies

*Study Abroad courses may be approved for substitution of this requirement with the approval of the Asian Studies Minor Advisor.

Language requirements
Two semesters of an East Asian Language (Chinese [Mandarin], Japanese, or Korean).

Elective Requirements
** Students must meet all prerequisites for all of the courses listed below unless waived by the instructor.

Social Sciences/Professional (select one)

ANTH

356

World Cultures**

ECON

330

Economics of Developing Countries**

ECON

350

International Trade**

HIST

281

Survey of East Asian History**

HIST

317

Studies in Asian National History**

HIST

381

Critical Periods and Topics in Asian History**

POLSC

340

International Political Economy**

POLSC

346

Foreign Policies of Russia and China**

SOC

330

Globalization and Identity**

Humanities/Arts (select one)

COMM

380

Visual Media in Cultural Context**

ENG

320

Studies in Global Literatures (with special topics focus in Asia)**

ENG

360

Studies in Ethnic American Literatures (with special topics focus in Asia)**